Journalist. Pattern-seer. Truth teller.

My mission is to engage and empower the public. I believe in the audience's intelligence, whether I'm explaining the mysteries of dark energy or the real-world impact of a new climate policy.

I also fight for the stories that hold power to account and challenge the status quo.

My work is defined by a sharp, deeply researched approach and a clear moral backbone.

Previously, I served as an Assignment Editor at CBS News Chicago, honing my news judgment and editorial strategy. My background also includes freelance writing and directing development for 14 East Magazine.

A bit more about me: I hold a black belt in Shotokan karate and have been vegan for a decade.

If I am not reporting on the news, I am existentially consuming it online.

“Mikayla works so hard to plan and produce … live interviews with people we likely wouldn't otherwise meet or do stories with.”

— CBS 2 Anchor/ Reporter Jackie Kostek
‘‘[Mikayla] you’re showing some really solid leadership at WBBM… you continue to impress.”

— David Schechter, National Environmental Correspondent with CBS News
"Thank you for reaching out from the very beginning, Mikayla! Incredible that you've made such an impact on me as an artist and spread so much love through your job - I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and care.

Alicia Walter, Guest

Journalist. Pattern-seer. Truth teller.

“Mikayla works so hard to plan and produce … live interviews with people we likely wouldn't otherwise meet or do stories with.”

‘‘[Mikayla] you’re showing some really solid leadership at WBBM… you continue to impress.”

"Thank you for reaching out from the very beginning, Mikayla! Incredible that you've made such an impact on me as an artist and spread so much love through your job - I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and care.